Newcastle have reopened talks with Brentford over an improved £40m deal for striker Yoane Wissa. Following an impasse in talks that has threatened the deal, both clubs are now in direct talks – with Newcastle proposing a £35m initial fee plus a further £5m in add-ons. The Magpies' previous bid for the 28-year-old was worth up to £30m.

If it's Wissa or Strand Larsen, the decision isn't easy. However, the circumstances of the Isak saga might make it Wissa and Strand Larsen

Newcastle's improved bid worth £35m with add-ons has been rejected by Brentford; the Magpies saw a £25m bid rejected earlier this summer; Wissa is seen as a new back-up striker option with the future of star forward Alexander Isak still uncertain ...

Football Insider has been told Newcastle United could sign Brentford star Yoane Wissa and keep Alexander Isak in a stunning twist.

Brentford striker Yoana Wissa reportedly wants to move to Newcastle to continue the club's rich history with French-African players. Wissa, 28, was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest, and he continues to push for a move.

The latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours including updates on Yoane Wissa, Alexander Isak and more.

Newcastle turn to fresh attacking options as Wissa deal stalls, with Bayern Munich now rivaling them in the transfer race.

Insider Ben Jacobs has revealed the feelings of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa towards his club, as his attempts to force a transfer to Newcastle have gone to another level.